Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Jobs for America's Graduates • Topeka, KS • Full Time

Posted on Tue, Sep 29, 2026

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Jobs for America's Graduates - Kansas is looking to hire a full-time Payroll & Benefits Coordinator who is passionate about employee success through maintaining human resource systems and processes. Are you passionate about human resources? Do you enjoy assisting with all types of human resource processes and practices including benefits, payroll, and data analysis? Do you live in Kansas or would be willing to relocate? Would you like to work primarily remotely with the occasional required travel? If so, please read on!

We provide excellent benefits, including health insurance, a generous amount of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, dental and vision insurance a 403(b)-retirement plan with company match, and long-term and short-term disability insurance at no cost to the employee. If this job in the education field sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

Work Schedule for a Full-Time Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

This position works full-time Monday through Friday remotely with the exception of mandatory attendance at a few events each year.

About Jobs for America's Graduates - Kansas (JAG-K)

With our headquarters in Topeka, Kansas, JAG-K partners with Kansas schools to help students who are facing various challenges to be successful. We are a non-profit organization that offers an elective class to provide academic and other positive supports to ensure students earn their high school diploma. We have 121 programs located in 58 Kansas school districts and currently serve more than 6,500 students in Kansas and by educating students through career exploration opportunities and teaching soft skills, students are prepared to successfully transition to post-secondary education, military service, or into the workforce.

We believe our strength comes from the relationships we build with students to assist them towards a path of success. We strive for a culture of Humble, Hungry, and Smart and do this by hiring ideal team players. Individuals that enjoy working at JAG-K and fit our cultural framework share credit, emphasize team over self, define success collectively rather than individually, are hungry for more opportunities, constantly think about the next step or way to improve, and are emotionally intelligent. In addition to great pay and benefits, we strive to create a positive environment made up of ideal team players.

A Day in the Life of a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

The Payroll & Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll and employee benefits for JAG-K employees. This position serves as a key resource for employees and managers regarding payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and related HR processes. The Coordinator maintains accurate employee records, supports compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies, and works closely with the HR team, payroll providers, benefits carriers, and other external partners.

Qualifications for a Full-Time Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Do you have at least three years of experience with employee benefits, payroll, and policy administration? Do you have a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field? Are you able to work independently while managing multiple priorities? Do you have a valid driver's license? Do you have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail? Do you live in Kansas? If yes, you might just be the perfect fit for the Payroll & Benefits Coordinator position!

Are You Ready to Join Our Team?

If you feel that you would be right for the Payroll & Benefits Coordinator opening, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Please be sure to complete the Selective Hiring Assessment found at  https://assessments.selectivehiring.com/registration_code?registration_code=jfagkpc_22680 Registration Code: jfagkpc_22680

Location: Kansas

 

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